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mortification vs necrosis

necrosis vs mortification

mortification and necrosis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mortification Yes No No No
necrosis Yes No No No
As nouns, mortification and necrosis are synonyms defined as:
  • mortification and necrosis: the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Other synonyms of mortification include gangrene, sphacelus.
mortification (noun) necrosis (noun)
(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
strong feelings of embarrassment
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Difference between mortification and necrosis

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